Welding Authority Engineer (IWE/EWE) – Deeside, ASAP

SGS United Kingdom Limited; Shotton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boccard are currently seeking a Welding Engineer to start asap for a short-term assignment at their Deeside site. This role involves acting as the Welding Authority, providing technical assurance and ensuring compliance across project delivery teams.

You will coordinate NDT and QC activities, manage weld procedure governance (WPS/WPQRs) and welder qualifications, and maintain traceability of qualification records. IWE/EWE certification is required; CSWIP and PCN/MPI/DPI NDTs preferred.

Qualifications

• IWE/EWE certification is required.
• Experience with welding procedure governance and WPQRs.
• NDT certifications preferred (PCN/MPI/DPI) and CSWIP.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Welding Authority providing technical assurance and ensuring compliance in support of project delivery teams.
• Coordinate NDT and QC activities ensuring inspection processes, hold points, and personnel certifications comply with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of welding non-conformances, including complex technical issues, collaborating with NDT specialists and production leadership to implement effective corrective actions and achieve timely close-out.
• Oversee weld procedure governance, including WPS/WPQRs and welder qualifications ensuring alignment with project specifications.
• Maintain accurate welder qualification and continuity records, ensuring ongoing compliance and traceability.

Skills

Welding engineering

NDT coordination

Quality assurance

Education

IWE/EWE

Job description

Boccard are currently seeking a Welding Engineer to start asap for a short-term assignment at their Deeside site. This role involves acting as the Welding Authority, providing technical assurance and ensuring compliance across project delivery teams.

You will coordinate NDT and QC activities, manage weld procedure governance (WPS/WPQRs) and welder qualifications, and maintain traceability of qualification records. IWE/EWE certification is required; CSWIP and PCN/MPI/DPI NDTs preferred.